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7. Modifying, disassembling or repairing the Battery Charger
could result in fire or electric shock, which can cause death
or serious injury.
Do not modify the Battery Charger. Also, do not
disassemble or repair it by yourself.
Disassembly and repairs require specialized knowledge,
contact your servicing dealer.
8. Before using the Battery Charger, people who are using an
electronic medical device must confirm how their device
might be affected. The electromagnetic radiation produced
during charging may affect the operation of electronic
medical devices, which may kill or seriously hurt you.
Before charging a Battery Pack, people using electronic
medical devices, such as implanted cardiac pacemakers
or implanted cardioverter defibrillators, should check
with their physician or the manufacturer of the electronic
medical device about the effects of charging.
9. If the Battery Pack leaks fluid or smells strangely, stop using
it and concact your servicing dealer.
Battery Pack contains combustible organic solvents as an
electrolyte solution.
Mistakenly handling them may result in
burns or serious injuries.
For details on how to handle the battery pack, refer to the
manual for the Battery Pack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Prohibitions When Using the Battery Charger
Do not use the Battery Charger in the following situations.
• Locations where the Battery Charger becomes unstable
• Locations where there is flammable gas or combustible
materials
• Locations that are very cold or very hot, such as in direct
sunlight or near a heater
• Locations exposed to water or excessive humidity
• Locations where children or pets might play with it
Follow the rules below.
• Do not charge Battery Packs if there is the risk of a lightning
storm.
• Do not charge if the electric outlet is loose.
• Do not charge if the Battery Charger, AC cable, or the
electric outlet is damaged or deformed.
If the AC cable is damaged, contact your servicing dealer for
replacement.
• Do not charge while the Battery Charger, AC cable, or
electric outlet is dusty, dirty, or rusty.
• Do not plug too many power cords into one electric outlet.
• Do not charge while the AC cable is wound up.
• Do not stand on or place heavy objects on the Battery
Charger or AC cable.
• Do not pull or repeatedly bend the AC cable or charging
cable with an excessive force.
• Do not touch the Battery Charger or AC cable if your hands
are wet.
• Do not splash or submerge the Battery Charger or AC cable
in water.
– If the Battery Charger or AC cable is submerged in water
while you are charging, do not touch the Battery Charger
or AC cable. Contact your servicing dealer.
• Do not leave the AC plug plugged into the electric outlet
after you finish charging.
• Do not pull on the cable when you pull out the AC plug.
• Do not subject the Battery Charger to excessive physical
shock, such as by dropping or hitting it.
• Do not use the Battery Charger to charge anything except
Honda Battery Packs.
Use only authentic Battery Packs.
Charging a non-authentic Battery Pack could damage it and
the charger because of poor protection functions, etc.
• Do not touch the Battery Pack terminals with metal.
Mishandling them could result in electric shock or fire,
which may kill or seriously hurt you.
Follow the procedures and instructions provided in this
manual.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
See figure 1 on page II.
Safety labels are affixed to the Battery Charger for your
instruction so that it is used safely. Carefully read these safety
labels and the safety precautions in this manual.
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS
See figure 2 on page III.
BEFORE YOU START
WHERE TO CHARGE
• Level location indoors where the Battery Charger is stable
• Dry and well-ventilated location
• Optimal charging at room temperature. See
"SPECIFICATIONS" for the charging temperature range.
– Battery Packs cannot be charged at temperatures of 5 °C
(41 °F) or colder.
